“Why, then?" I demand. "It is because, Miss Faber," says Mr. Peel, smiling one of his very rare smiles. "It is because you can swim." What?” — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“it is not impossible that I could become Governor of this state. Or even President. I would not mind having a horde of sycophants… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“Then it hits me… And it hits me with the force of a blow. I am maybe fifteen years old. I am a girl.… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
Well,' I shrug, all innocent, 'we all ride our little hobbyhorses, don't we, Mr. Peel? — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“I weave through all these happy, smiling faces, knowing that we have put on the best show we could—and I do love putting on… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“Now, you just forget about Jaimy, 'cause he's sure forgot about you, the snob. Now let's me and you go and get married and… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“While there are some who extol your virtues, Miss Faber, there are others who wonder why you are not yet hanged.” “I have determined… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“It is dances like these, I have found, that make the world go ’round. It is how glances are exchanged, alliances are made, vows… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“My nature is to be cheerful and my foolish self is very likely to be led astray by happy, frivolous things, things of the… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“I go to the rail and shout after her as she descends the stairs, "But that Mrs. Shinn called me a whore! In front… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
“It's easier bein' a boy, 'cause when someone needs somethin' done like holdin' a horse, they'll always pick a boy 'cause they think the… — L.A. Meyer Copy Share Image
